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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Megaport, Navigator Global, and Whitehaven Coal shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days...

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Share Gainers

Why has this ASX medicinal cannabis share soared 49% in two days?

| Monica O'Shea

German federal regulatory approval seems to have pleased investors.

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for Northern Star share price in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner's share price has suffered in recent weeks but can it recover?

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Share Fallers

Why Galileo Mining, Platinum, Sezzle, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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BNPL shares

Sezzle shares plunge another 16%, now down 60% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Sezzle shares collapsed to a new record low today?

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Broker Notes

Analyst names 3 reasons to be bullish on the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

Here are three reasons to be bullish on BHP...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Paradigm share price surging 7% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The biopharmaceutical company is partnering with the National Football League's Alumni Health service.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ confirms MYOB talks, energy shares fall

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a mixed day on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares underperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

A potential US recession and fears of new pandemic lockdowns in China have sent crude oil prices to four-month lows.

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Share Market News

Is FY23 going to be a winning year for ASX fintech shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are fintechs on course for a better performance in FY23?

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price drops amid MYOB takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is looking to make a major acquisition...

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Share Market News

South32 share price backtracks amid sale of royalties

| Aaron Teboneras

The metals and mining company can't seem to catch a break today.

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Share Market News

$264 million! The 10 highest-paid CEOs on the ASX

| Tony Yoo

Which lucky executives exercised their $1 options when the actual share price was $90?

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Technology Shares

Why this broker says the IDP Education share price can rise almost 50%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says IDP shares are great value...

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Small Cap Shares

3 small-cap ASX shares to buy that are actually rising: fund

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks Celeste Funds Management is backing after a glorious June that defied the odds.

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Broker Notes

I just bought this ASX company enjoying 'a constant upgrade cycle': fundie

| Tony Yoo

If you love businesses that keep revising their numbers upwards, you better read about this ASX share tip from a…

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Small Cap Shares

5 small-cap ASX shares sitting on a pile of cash: experts

| Tony Yoo

When interest rate fears bite, those who have their own money are king. Here are five such companies that Cyan…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Zelira shares rocket 28% before being placed on ice. Here's the latest.

| Aaron Teboneras

Zelira shareholders will have to wait until Thursday to find out the company's latest results from the German regulator.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker names 2 more blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares that Morgans rates as buys...

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Share Market News

ASX share investors confident despite market turmoil: survey

| Bernd Struben

75% of surveyed Australian retail investors said they are confident with their investments.

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Share Market News

These were the best (and worst) performing ASX 200 sectors of FY22

| Brooke Cooper

FY22 was great for ASX 200 utility shares, but not so bright for their tech-focused peers.

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BNPL shares

Outlook for Zip share price 'uncertain' following scrapped merger: UBS

| Bernd Struben

Zip originally announced its intention to acquire Sezzle on 28 February, intending to pay about $491 million.

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Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Kogan, Metcash, and Sezzle shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Eagers Automotive share price lifts on 'improved outlook'

| Aaron Teboneras

Eagers shares are set to finish the day on a high.

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Automotive, Viva Energy, Woolworths, and Zip shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Tuesday...

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52-Week Highs

The Endeavour share price just hit a new 52-week high!

| Sebastian Bowen

The Endeavour share price just hit a new 52-week high. Here's the tea.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could this one metric be why the Ethereum price is down 5% today?

| Bernd Struben

Ethereum’s merge will see the blockchain transition from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake protocol.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Zip scraps Sezzle merger, Lake Resources' short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Technology Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the WiseTech share price

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech shares are down 32% in 2022. Time to buy?

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Broker Notes

'Gems in the chaos': The outlook for ASX 200 shares in FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert says investing over the next decade will be harder, but long-term investors should seek opportunity.

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BNPL shares

Sezzle share price plunges 35% as Zip merger scrapped

| Brooke Cooper

Sezzle and Zip will no longer be joining forces.

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Healthcare Shares

What are brokers saying about the CSL share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy CSL shares?

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Broker Notes

Could the Mineral Resources share price unload another 41% of upside?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX 200 materials giant's stock really rebound to trade at $65?

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs added Woolworths shares to its conviction list

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares have been added to a leading broker's conviction list...

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX shares we're sticking with after 60% falls: fund managers

| Tony Yoo

Stock prices are now 'extremely attractive', say portfolio managers that are focusing on the long term for their small-cap fund.

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